Description
Bang Bang Chicken from Sichuan, China delivers a spicy, crunchy adventure right to your dinner table. Crispy chicken pieces tossed in a creamy, zesty sauce create a flavor explosion that brings restaurant-quality excitement straight to your home cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Coating and Breading:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Sauce and Seasonings:
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon green onions
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ½ teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Mix ¼ cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce, 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce, 1 teaspoon honey, and ½ teaspoon rice vinegar in a medium bowl until smooth and well-combined.
- Combine ½ cup all-purpose flour, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper in a separate wide dish.
- Pat 1 pound chicken breast pieces dry with paper towels to ensure crispy coating.
- Roll each chicken piece through the seasoned flour mixture, shaking off excess to create a light, even layer.
- Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Carefully place floured chicken pieces into hot skillet, ensuring they do not overlap.
- Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes per side, turning once, until exterior turns golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Lower heat to medium-low and pour prepared sauce over chicken, gently stirring to coat each piece completely.
- Sprinkle ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs over chicken, tossing carefully to distribute evenly.
- Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, allowing breadcrumbs to become lightly toasted and crisp.
- Transfer to serving plate and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Use a thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F for safe cooking.
- Adjust spice levels by increasing or decreasing sriracha sauce according to heat preference.
- Let chicken rest after coating to help flour adhere better during frying.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with cornstarch or gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7-9 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 371 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg